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As of Sep 14, 2026, the average hourly pay for sports coach instructor in the United States is $21.44, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.62 and $24.04 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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AspectSports Coach InstructorSports Trainer
CertificationsCPR, First Aid, coaching certificationsCPR, First Aid, sports-specific certifications
Work EnvironmentSchools, community centers, sports clubsGyms, sports facilities, private training centers
Employer & IndustryEducational institutions, sports organizationsFitness centers, sports teams, private clients

Sports Coach Instructors focus on teaching sports skills, developing athletes, and organizing team activities. Sports Trainers primarily work on improving athletic performance, injury prevention, and personalized training. While both roles require similar certifications and may overlap in work environments, their main focus differs: coaching versus performance training.

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Club Sport Coach/Instructor

Worcester, MA • On-site

Worcester Polytech
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$500 - $10K/mo

Part-time

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

JOB TITLE

Club Sport Coach/Instructor

LOCATION

Worcester

DEPARTMENT NAME

Physical Education, Recreation & Athletics - PERA - JM

DIVISION NAME

Worcester Polytechnic Institute - WPI

JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARY

The WPI Club Sports program is seeking part-time coaches and instructors for various club sport teams.
Applications will remain on file through June 30 of each year.
WPI seeks candidates who are committed to fostering a welcoming and supportive environment for all student-athletes.

JOB DESCRIPTION

Responsibilities of the WPI Club Sports Coach/Instructor include the following:

  • Conduct safe and well-organized practice sessions and instruction that enable club members to develop and improve their skills.

  • Be attentive to appropriate safety practices, including the inspection of equipment and the reporting of any hazardous facility/field conditions.

  • Promote and model fair play and good sportsmanship.

  • Represent the respective club and the WPI Club Sports Program in a positive and professional manner at all times.

  • Attend training session(s) as requested.

  • Notify the Associate Athletic Director immediately of any injuries, and complete an Accident Injury Report on TechSync

  • Monitor the use of all club equipment or uniforms

  • Provide recommendations for PE credit and grades for participants.

  • Assure the participants have submitted a Release of Liability Form prior to taking part in tryouts, practice or contest.

  • All Club Sports must have at least one coach travel with the team on bus trips.

  • Provide supervision to assure that alcohol or any other illegal substance is not present at any practice, game, contest, etc. when the club team is functioning as a representative group from WPI. Coaches are responsible for assuring that their Club Sports Team is abiding by this expectation.

Compensation: $500 - $10,000 per season

WPI Club Sports offers coaching and instructional opportunities across a wide range of sports. Compensation varies significantly depending on the specific sport, coaching role (head coach vs. assistant), and time commitment. This is an excellent opportunity to share your passion for athletics while mentoring and developing WPI student-athletes.

FLSA STATUS

United States of America (Exempt)

WPI is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran status,or disability. It seeks individuals from all backgrounds and experiences who will contribute to a culture of creativity, collaboration, inclusion, problem solving, innovation, high performance, and change making.It is committed to maintaining a campus environment free of harassment and discrimination.

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